diverse
Americanadjective
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of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike.
a wide range of diverse opinions.
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of various kinds or forms; multiform.
- Synonyms:
- disparate, dissimilar
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including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups.
a diverse student body.
adjective
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having variety; assorted
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distinct in kind
Usage
What are other ways to say diverse?
The adjective diverse describes things that are different in kind, form, or character. How does diverse compare to synonyms various, distinct, and different? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- diversely adverb
- diverseness noun
- undiverse adjective
Etymology
Origin of diverse
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin dīversus (past participle of dīvertere “to divert ”), equivalent to dī- di- 2 + vert- (base of vertere “to turn”) + -tus, past participle suffix, with -tt- regularly becoming -s-
Example Sentences
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Mr. Markovits is a prolific author whose diverse work includes a trilogy of historical novels about Byron.
Liz Kendall, Labour MP for Leicester West, also paid tribute to and said Ms Sood had had "a massive impact on Leicester", as well as "championing women and our incredible diverse communities".
From BBC
This makes it the most genetically diverse assemblage of seasonal killifish ever documented anywhere in the world.
From Science Daily
The researchers say this trend is not slowing and suggest that groups such as plants, fungi, arachnids, fishes and amphibians are far more diverse than previously believed.
From Science Daily
"If we identify instances where this is happening, we will act swiftly to disrupt the behaviour, prosecute those involved and protect the dignity, safety and cohesion of our diverse community."
From BBC
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